Politics / Re: Why Adeleke Lost At The Supreme Court by kaffyadeakeem(f): 10:27am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Johnnyessence:
Dr Charles Omole on Twitter.
REVIEW OF OSUN VERDICT BY SUPREME COURT. Reading the verdict of the apex court, it is clear the majority based their decision on technical breach of procedure rather than on the substantive merit of the case against INEC. A legal technicality ...is a small but ultimately important detail of the law. When a case is decided based on "a technicality", it means the defendant would have been in trouble for something but through some small oversight or misinterpretati on of a rule, they are found not guilty. The apex court in a split decision of five to two members of the panel, on Friday, agreed substantially with the Court of Appeal which ruled that a majority judgement delivered at the tribunal was a nullity. The court said the judge who had read the majority judgement ...at the tribunal, Justice Peter Obiora, was “evidently absent” on February 6th, 2019, following the documents before the court. In this case, the Supreme court says because the Lead judge in the Tribunal did not sign the attendance sheet on 6th February, ...it is assumed that he was not in attendance; hence cannot be a judge in a case he did not hear its facts and details. Justice Bode Rhodes- Vivour who delivered the majority judgment supported by five of the seven-justices held that it is settled law that when ...“the rightly constituted panel of a court does not seat the activities carried out by that panel is a nullity.” Justice Akaahs in his minority judgment held that INEC in an election ought to remain an unbias umpire because even when it erred in law by relying on it’s manual ...to cancel some aspect of the election, the applicant still met the constitutional requirements of having the highest votes cast and spread. But the Election umpire went ahead to cancel the election and carried out a rerun showing that INEC had a plan up its sleeves. In this case, the Majority based their verdict on a Procedural breach; while the Minority based theirs on Substantive justice, ignoring the technicality relied upon by their majority colleagues. So WHO made the right decision? From publicly available facts so far; ...Justice Obiora claimed he was in court on 6th February; but that he forgot to sign the attendance register. So APC in its appeal argued that the judge’s failure to sign at the end of the proceedings on February 6, 2019, was enough evidence to justify their claim that Justice Obiora was absent on the day in question. So at BOTH Appeal & Supreme Courts; the case was no longer about substantive discrepancies & illegalities alleged against INEC. It was hinged solely on legality of the Composition of the Tribunal on 6th Feb. On one hand; I can see why procedural justice should be promoted as an aid to substantive justice. After all, the fruit from a poisonous tree is also equally poisonous. But the court should have put more weight on what is at stake in this case. Verdicts like this ...does not develop our jurisprudence as all the substantive matters about INEC’s conduct have not been addressed by either the Appeal or Supreme courts. They simply focused on the procedural irregularity and dismissed the case on that ground alone. So we are not ...better informed on whether INEC can do what it did in Osun in future elections or not as the courts turned wilfully blind eyes on the substantive issues. Justice Obiora, could have been deposed on oath to ascertain his attendance and the courts can then focus ...on the substantive issues that will help develop our law and polity. That is what is needed; not simply a technical judgement; especially when the technical irregularity was not the fault of all parties to the case. A judicial irregularity of such pettiness, ...that could have been remedied as suggested above should not have been relied upon solely to vitiate a verdict such that the substantive allegations were not explored by the justices. This is becoming a pattern. In the case of Onnoghen; the court of appeal dismissed ...the case because, “it has been overtaken by event” since Onoghen had resigned. Onoghen’s resignation should not have affected a full verdict that will help develop our law and set justiciable precedents to grow our jurisprudence. As a result of their reluctance ...to address the substantive issue of whether the President has power to suspend a CJN; we are left non the wiser. So a President can therefore confidently suspend a CJN in future as the appeal court did not address that question at all. Using just technicalities to ...decide cases on certain magnitude is a disservice to justice and in certain cases can be as a result of judicial corruption. It is almost certain that the current Presidential election petition could also be decided purely based on technicalities if these precedents hold.
well said |
Sports / Re: Morocco 1 Vs Benin 4 by kaffyadeakeem(f): 9:14pm On Jul 05, 2019 |
Lombrozo: how does it happen, from 1-1 draw in the first half, I would have watch till the end through penalty |
Phones / Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by kaffyadeakeem(f): 8:44am On Jul 05, 2019 |
kaffyadeakeem: [/quote][quote author=mosho2good post=79956206]I remember the day I said I was not going to eat due to anger as a kid.
I have forgotten what exactly happened that evening, but I was Spanked and quarreled So I made up my mind that I wasn't going to eat anything in that house
Dinner was served and I was called upon to dine with my family but I refused. I told them to leave me, that I WON'T eat.
Everyone ignored me, focused on the food and when they were done, they took the Remnant to the kitchen and kept. It was supposed to be my Ration/share.
Maybe I was expecting my mom to Beg me or Pet me to join them but she didn't. Not begging me to eat vexed me greatly that I vowed "Lai Lai, I won't eat tonight, let me even die as a result of hunger but you see that food? I will never touch it"
Bed time came and everyone went to bed but for whatever reason, I couldn't sleep. It was as if the kingdom of darkness, alongside the chief priest in my village merged with The host of marine spirits that night to send Hunger.
I had never experienced that type of hunger before in my entire life, My intestines were cutting. It was as if I drank poison. I couldn't think of closing my eyes not to talk of sleeping.
When it looked like I will pass out the next 3 minutes? I crawled to the dark kitchen and used the Google map and flashlight in my head to locate the food they initially begged me to eat.
I tried to be as quiet as possible. You know it will be a big shame if anyone catches me eating same food I rejected so I was criminal about it.
When I located the food, I quickly sat down in an angle in the kitchen like a rat devouring someone's BSc.
The hunger in me didn't even notify me that I was making noise as I rushed the food before I die for nothing.
And the next thing I saw was a torch light flashing directly towards me. It was my mom. She had noise in the kitchen and came to know if Armmed robbers broke Into our house just to attack her pots of food.
I didn't know what to do or say, I felt ashamed but at the same time, I can't die because of hunger and pride nah. No!
She made sure she flashed me the torchlight well and went back to bed without even saying a word.
My people of God, that was how I survived that night. It's still a testimony to me.
From that day ehn, if I know they will beat me by 7PM. I make sure I eat till my satisfaction till 6pm or even 6:30 pm. In case that demonic spirit in my head deceives me not to eat after the beating. you made my say |
Romance / Re: Beautiful Teenage Girl Almost Run Mad After Consuming "Drugs" In Abuja(Photos) by kaffyadeakeem(f): 9:53am On Jun 26, 2019 |
See the cloth they all wear for the party sef 1 Like |
Education / Re: What Is The Difference Between Vice And Deputy? by kaffyadeakeem(f): 9:00am On Jun 26, 2019 |
ALLNIGERIANSMAD: Atiku, Sanmbo, Jonathan, was vice president of Nigeria. Now osinbade is a deputy. That's the difference. Deputy is an errand boy. your mouth heee |
Phones / Re: MTN Finally Review All Its Data Plans And Adds New Plans. 2GB Now N1200 by kaffyadeakeem(f): 6:44pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Waiting patiently for Glo reviews 1 Like |
Pets / Re: One Year Old Yankee Imported Male Lhasa Apso For Sale..... by kaffyadeakeem(f): 7:19pm On Jun 20, 2019 |
So na dog you dey advertise |
Crime / Re: We Rape Married Women Even Before Their Husbands —robbery Suspects by kaffyadeakeem(f): 11:57pm On Jun 15, 2019 |
Imagine the pain and humiliation the nursing mother would gone through during the ordeals .
They should be under the six feet by now useless people |
Politics / Re: Aisha Buhari Rocks N1.5million Oscar De Larenta Dress For Democracy Day Dinner by kaffyadeakeem(f): 10:47am On Jun 13, 2019 |
Look like my village masquerade |
Politics / Re: FG Diverts Abuja Roads For June 12 Celebrations by kaffyadeakeem(f): 10:51am On Jun 12, 2019 |
obi4eze:
They just blocked the road around Eagle Square and Finance Bridge this morning in the name of democracy celebrations. Around Kugbo area the soldiers are doing one useless 'stop and walk through' thereby causing traffic jam along the Abuja-Keffi express road. Many Nigerians do not even care if celebrations are on going because as far as they are concerned this government is useless to them. i saw hell on may 29 on the same road |
Romance / Re: Help! I Cum When Wearing Condom! by kaffyadeakeem(f): 7:19am On Jun 12, 2019 |
It's initial gragra.You will be fine as times proceed 2 Likes |
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Celebrities / Re: United States Defeats Thailand With 13 - 0 In Women's Soccer by kaffyadeakeem(f): 6:55am On Jun 12, 2019 |
I see terrible things |
Politics / Re: FFK Warns Tinubu, Lists All Yoruba Leaders That Have Been Betrayed By Fulanis by kaffyadeakeem(f): 9:12am On Jun 06, 2019 |
IamPatriotic: Eranko, Fulani betrayed his father, that's why he's now aligning with Atiku, an ikwere man from Rivers State. lol 1 Like |
Celebrities / Re: Instagram Celebrity Shows Off Her Big Breast Without Bra. See Photos by kaffyadeakeem(f): 1:40am On Jun 06, 2019 |
Silicon 1 Like |
Politics / Re: ‘I Quit As Cross River Governor’- Shock As Ayade Declares by kaffyadeakeem(f): 12:27pm On May 30, 2019 |
KnowAll: Can someone pls confirm where did MR Governor slept last night. meaning what? |
Celebrities / Re: Sister To Naira Marley Gucci Boy Discovered - Check Pictures by kaffyadeakeem(f): 6:15pm On May 28, 2019 |
NLander no go kill person |
Crime / Re: Maid Steals Her Madam's Pants, Hide Them Under Her Pant & Gets Caught by kaffyadeakeem(f): 8:11pm On May 27, 2019 |
Why stealing pant when you have your own
The maid set shaa |
Religion / Re: Muslim Man And His Catholic Wife Bless Their Marriage In Church After 37 Years by kaffyadeakeem(f): 1:51pm On May 27, 2019 |
Love is indeed blind |
Politics / Re: Bridge Leading To Rochas Okorocha’s Village Collapses For The Third Time by kaffyadeakeem(f): 8:37am On May 27, 2019 |
Acid rain |
Islam for Muslims / Re: by kaffyadeakeem(f): 11:51am On May 26, 2019 |
Masha Allah |
Celebrities / Re: I Returned From US To Do Business, Not Acting – Bolanle Ninalowo by kaffyadeakeem(f): 9:16am On May 26, 2019 |
Sharp guy |
Religion / Re: Joshua, Mike Bamiloye's Son Who Is A Photoshop Guru (Photos) by kaffyadeakeem(f): 9:08am On May 26, 2019 |
Whoa!!!!!! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Islam for Muslims / Re: How Should We Observe Laylat Al-qadr And When Is It? by kaffyadeakeem(f): 11:32am On May 24, 2019 |
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Crime / Re: Detained Vulture In Adamawa Eats N30,000 In 6 Days – Police by kaffyadeakeem(f): 11:28am On May 24, 2019 |
Aye eee ooo ibosi 30 kini? 1 Like |
Culture / Re: Rainstorm Destroys Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama Tegbosun's Palace On Osun by kaffyadeakeem(f): 9:17pm On May 23, 2019 |
Hope Oba is safe oo
Truly gods must be crazy |
Culture / Re: Rainstorm Destroys Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama Tegbosun's Palace On Osun by kaffyadeakeem(f): 9:16pm On May 23, 2019 |
Hope Oba is safe oo |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: I Am In Depression, Please Advise by kaffyadeakeem(f): 6:13pm On May 23, 2019 |
Is it ACA.?if so you can attach yourself to any audit firm.Are you Abuja if yes you can send your CV to idrisakeem@yahoo.com. in case if there is anything 1 Like |
Phones / Re: Glo New Special Plan Available 300 For 1gb by kaffyadeakeem(f): 1:56pm On May 22, 2019 |
No add on,but manageable |
Crime / Re: How Togolese Cook Killed My Husband – Credit Switch Boss’ Widow by kaffyadeakeem(f): 1:48pm On May 22, 2019 |
The cook is dead now.
Op please confirm |
Politics / Re: NASS Coverage: NGE Rejects New Guidelines As SERAP Threatens Legal Action by kaffyadeakeem(f): 8:17pm On May 21, 2019 |
They should be covering themselves.Who's is watching them sef with their penchant for bribery & corruption 1 Like |
Politics / Re: This Is The Building Where Lord Lugard Signed Amalgamation Document by kaffyadeakeem(f): 7:44pm On May 21, 2019 |
mrvitalis: And the present structure represent nigerian present structure why now? |